Posts Tagged: Richard Allen
Ben Lukas Boysen ~ Mirage
“On Mirage, I’m trying to hide the human,” writes Ben Lukas Boysen, making his new album a challenging form of hide and seek. We’re aware of the collaborators, which include Anne Müller and Daniel Thorne, but must strain to find them. And while
Ben Lukas Boysen ~ Mirage
“On Mirage, I’m trying to hide the human,” writes Ben Lukas Boysen, making his new album a challenging form of hide and seek. We’re aware of the collaborators, which include Anne Müller and Daniel Thorne, but must strain to find them. And while
Wolfhand ~ The Devil Arrives
We love the instrumental spaghetti western doom genre, although few releases qualify. Wolfhand‘s new album is an exemplar. The band cites Earth, Dirty Three and Barn Owl as references; we detect hints of Murder By Death and Red Dead Redemption.
Wolfhand ~ The Devil Arrives
We love the instrumental spaghetti western doom genre, although few releases qualify. Wolfhand‘s new album is an exemplar. The band cites Earth, Dirty Three and Barn Owl as references; we detect hints of Murder By Death and Red Dead Redemption.
Field Works ~ Ultrasonic
Bats are not very popular right now. They’ve received an inordinate amount of blame for the coronavirus, which was not their fault; and as a result, we feel kind of sorry for them. Thankfully, we’re able to make up for
Field Works ~ Ultrasonic
Bats are not very popular right now. They’ve received an inordinate amount of blame for the coronavirus, which was not their fault; and as a result, we feel kind of sorry for them. Thankfully, we’re able to make up for
Glass Museum ~ Reykjavik
Our first taste of Reykjavik was the peach-toned music video for “Abyss,” which is directed by Lucas Ruyssen and features the heartfelt dancing of Sofia Moreira. At first, there is only piano, a quiet kneeling, a drawing in of cloth; but
Glass Museum ~ Reykjavik
Our first taste of Reykjavik was the peach-toned music video for “Abyss,” which is directed by Lucas Ruyssen and features the heartfelt dancing of Sofia Moreira. At first, there is only piano, a quiet kneeling, a drawing in of cloth; but
Bungalovv ~ Donde Hubo Fuego
Donde Hubo Fuego (Where There Was Fire) is a perfect name for this release. The album seems drenched in flame, a sly and sinuous creature. The tone is dark and deep from its very first note, and seldom lightens. Only seconds
Bungalovv ~ Donde Hubo Fuego
Donde Hubo Fuego (Where There Was Fire) is a perfect name for this release. The album seems drenched in flame, a sly and sinuous creature. The tone is dark and deep from its very first note, and seldom lightens. Only seconds
Kate Carr ~ Where to begin
One of the most unexpected revivals during the COVID crisis has been letter writing, as people have yearned for a more personal touch than an email, text or Instagram post. Personal phone calls are also on the rise, as well
Kate Carr ~ Where to begin
One of the most unexpected revivals during the COVID crisis has been letter writing, as people have yearned for a more personal touch than an email, text or Instagram post. Personal phone calls are also on the rise, as well
Koki Nakano ~ Pre-Choreographed
This season we’ve witnessed a quiet explosion of choreographed piano videos, the most memorable from Koki Nakano. The title of the pianist’s latest album hints at its origins, as the artist was inspired while watching a dance performance in France. He
Koki Nakano ~ Pre-Choreographed
This season we’ve witnessed a quiet explosion of choreographed piano videos, the most memorable from Koki Nakano. The title of the pianist’s latest album hints at its origins, as the artist was inspired while watching a dance performance in France. He
aswekeepsearching ~ sleep
Puma, India post-rock quartet aswekeepsearching is about to release its first ambient album. Reflecting its title, Sleep is meant to induce rapid eye movement, and is accompanied by a series of restive videos, along with a different sunflower illustration for each track. The sunflowers
aswekeepsearching ~ sleep
Puma, India post-rock quartet aswekeepsearching is about to release its first ambient album. Reflecting its title, Sleep is meant to induce rapid eye movement, and is accompanied by a series of restive videos, along with a different sunflower illustration for each track. The sunflowers
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